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A national science policy and strategy report sponsored by the National Nanotechnology Iniative (NNI)-NSF. Chapter 7: Nanobiosystems, Medicine and Health. In: Nanotechnology Research Directions for Societal Needs in 2020. M.C. Roco, C.A. Mirkin and M.C. Hersham eds. NSF WTEC Report, Springer 2010, Berlin and Boston. This important publication lays the groundwork for phase 2 of the U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative, outlining the visions for the next 5 and 10 years, assesses the needs and offers recommendations for the use of nanotechnology in biology and medicine.